MARGUERITE PICOU, M.D.
Direct Primary Care
Covers preventive care and management for health needs across the lifespan, from childhood through senior years.
Credentials & Training
Federally verified- Credential
- MD
- Medical school
- Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport
- Graduated
- 1984
- Medicare specialty
- Family Practice
- Group practice
- Natchitoches Medical Specialists · 3 clinicians
- Medicare assignment
- Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full
Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked October 2026.
About
Family medicine covers preventive care and chronic disease management across all ages, treating acute illnesses and managing long-term conditions for the entire family. Marguerite Picou, M.D. practices within the Natchitoches Medical Specialists group in Natchitoches, Louisiana. This practice operates on a direct-pay model.
The field of family medicine addresses the health needs of individuals across the lifespan. Care encompasses preventive screenings, management of chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, and treatment for acute, short-term illnesses. It serves as a primary point of contact for routine and complex health concerns.
The practice operates as a group setting and accepts Medicare. Patients should note that the care model is direct-pay.
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Conditions Treated
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Patients Served
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does a family medicine physician provide?
Family medicine covers preventive care, acute illness, and long-term conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and asthma, for patients of every age.
Does this provider accept Medicare?
Yes, the provider accepts Medicare.
What does the direct-pay model mean for patients?
A direct-pay model means that patients pay for services directly to the practice rather than billing through a traditional insurance plan.
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